Although there have been prior series of coins with dates, the current
dated coins began on January 1, 2011, when a penny was added to the machine
inside the Emporium’s door.After
that, the die at the Emporium was switched every January 1 to include a coin
for the new year.In 2014 the idea
expanded to 14 machines, and in 2015 it expanded to 15 machines.

Photos show sample sets or concept art from the manufacturer. Your sets
will be similar, but not necessarily identical.

2019

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Quarters are sold out – pennies going
fast

PRIOR YEARS

2012

The other
two coins in the Emporium sets were the “celebrating 40 years” design (which
was retired in 2014) and "Let the Memories Begin” (which remains
current).

These
designs can be rather busy, and it’s hard to make out the subject.The 2012 coin shows Mickey, Goofy, Donald
and Pluto behind the year 2012; the second “2” is wearing Mickey Mouse ears.

Emporium – 2012 dated coin only (1)
[Presscoins #MK0175]

MK24.1

$7.99

2013

Emporium – 2013 year coin only (1)
[Presscoins #MK0180]

The
design has Sorcerer Mickey in front with Donald, Goofy, Minnie and Pluto, and
the number 2013.The Walt Disney World
logo is on the bottom.

MK31.1

$7.99

2014

2014 was the first year for a dated quarter.Also, for the first time, the dated coin
was not limited to the Emporium store at the Magic Kingdom.Instead, to signify the “14,” there were 7
penny locations and 7 quarter locations.There were, however, only two designs: the penny design and the
quarter design.While there may have
been tiny differences at the various locations, no significant differences
have been spotted.

The penny has Sorcerer Mickey in front of 2014.The quarter shows Sorcerer Mickey and
friends in front of 2014, with fireworks in the background.

2014 penny only#2014P$2.49

2014
quarter only#2014Q$5.99

2015

The 14 locations used in 2014 were repeated
in 2015, but an 8th penny – giving 15 total coins was added at Splash
Mountain.